The Position
This position is a member of the Engineering Department. The Electrical Programming Engineer 1 will report directly to the Senior Controls Engineering Manager.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
• Design software experience: Experience with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC/HMI systems and programming desired. Experience with robotics programing a plus.
• Self-starter who is well-organized, detail-oriented, creative and possesses excellent problem-solving skills.
• Advanced designs of new products or re-design product software. Understanding of development of existing products for schematics, control cabinets, layouts, etc.
• Utilize leading edge software and tools.
• Design projects must be done in a timely manner.
• Designs must follow all safety requirements.
• Ability to develop concepts and solutions meeting all customer requirements and to estimate the cost of implementation of those solutions.
• Perform commissioning and debug of products.
• Able to energize machine safely and competently, ready for wet test and SAT.
• Assure product is “as designed”.
• Review/approve all applicable requests for change.
• Assure proper documentation has been recorded.
• Assure product meets specifications.
• Maintain a working knowledge of machine process and operation.
• Proficiency with written and oral communication and giving presentations. Need to effectively present technical documents with an ability to explain technical concepts with depth that is tailored to expected audience.
• Strong time management skills. Must be able to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with vendors and customers across a wide spectrum of industry.
• Work in a team environment.
• Learn to mentor from other engineers.
• Ability to lead a design team on a large project including lead team meetings, design reviews, machine reviews, kick-off meetings.
• Interact with other departments, including Manufacturing, TSS, Sales and Purchasing
Job Requirements
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 1 year of experience in a professional software development environment.
Skills & Relevant Work Experience
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLC/HMI systems Experience with AC/DC drives a plus
• Experience with SolidWorks electrical a plus
• Experience with AutoCAD a plus.
Travel Requirements: Up to 30%
EOE M/F/D/V
